Macron visits Marseille after October 17 violence

French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to Marseille on Monday to address the "return of order" following the October 17 violence, according to the Élysée Palace. He will meet with local officials and merchants affected by the unrest. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that Saturday's protests were controlled despite ultraleft presence, with 1,435 arrests and over 100 weapons seized, including petanque balls and mortars. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is meeting student representatives at Matignon, with the government promising "very concrete responses" on issues like Parcoursup. The government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said announcements will address teacher replacements, school buildings, and class sizes. However, university presidents warned that scrapping Parcoursup is "not a magic solution," and business leaders cautioned against minimum wage increases that could harm fragile companies.